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. 2017 Feb 14;12(2):e0172229. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172229

Table 1. Calculations of mean availability for regression analysis.

Domain Tracer items Mean availability
Health workforce*
  • Medical doctor

  • Staff nurse (nurse with diploma/degree)

  • Pharmacist

  • Assistant medical officer

n/4, where n is the total number of workforce tracer items available in the clinic
Services
  • Acute illness management

  • Chronic disease management

  • Antenatal and postnatal care

  • Low-risk deliveries

  • Family planning

  • Pap smear examination

  • Clinical breast examination

  • Medical examination

  • Occupational health

  • Smoking cessation

  • Minor surgery

  • Laboratory services

  • Dispensary services

n/13, where n is the total number of service tracer items available in the clinic
Facilities
  • Triage system

  • Ambulance

  • Pharmacy

  • Laboratory

  • Autoclave

  • Diagnostic/imaging

n/6, where n is the total number of facility tracer items available in the clinic
Devices
  • Peak flow meter

  • Nebulizer

  • Glucometer

  • Doppler fetal monitor

  • Nursing bag and set

  • Electrocardiogram machine

  • Resuscitation trolley

  • Defibrillator

  • Full blood count machine

  • Bilirubinometer

  • Chemistry analyzer

  • HbA1c analyzer

  • Ultrasound machine

  • X-ray machine

n/14, where n is the total number of device tracer items available in the clinic

HbA1c: glycated hemoglobin.

* Only registered health professionals with a diploma/degree in the respective fields were included in the analysis.

A bag containing necessary nursing equipment usually carried by nurses during home visits to allow them to carry out nursing procedures with ease.